Price Per Square Foot Calculator
Divides price by area for a per-square-foot figure, solves for whichever of the three you're missing, and compares two spaces to show the better value.
How it works
Price per square foot is just the total price divided by the floor area, and it's the standard way to compare places of different sizes on even footing. A $300,000 home at 1,800 square feet works out to about $167 a foot — a number you can hold up against any other listing.
Because it's a three-part relationship, you can flip it around. Know a neighborhood's going rate per square foot and a home's size? The calculator gives you an expected price. Have a budget and a target rate? It tells you how much space that buys.
The compare section is where decisions get made. Drop two listings in — or two flooring quotes, two office leases — and the tool marks the one with the lower price per square foot, so a larger sticker price doesn't automatically look like the worse deal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate price per square foot?
Divide the total price by the area in square feet. A $415,000 house at 2,300 square feet is about $180 per square foot. Switch the calculator to solve for price or area and it rearranges the same formula for you.
Is a lower price per square foot always better?
It's a strong signal but not the whole story. Location, condition, layout, and what's included all matter. Use it to compare like with like, then weigh the extras — a cheaper-per-foot place that needs a full renovation may not be the bargain it looks.
Does it work for rent or flooring, not just buying?
Yes. Any price-over-area situation works — monthly rent per square foot for an office, or the installed cost per square foot of tile or carpet. Enter the price and the area and the per-foot figure comes out the same way.